Pebble Beach, Calif. (January 13, 2025) – The Pebble Beach Company has announced the timeline for its highly anticipated renovation of the Spanish Bay Links course. The golf course will close on March 18, 2026, and reopen in the spring of 2027, a few months before the U.S. Open is held at Pebble Beach Golf Links for the seventh time.
During the closure, Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner and Hanse Golf Course Design (“HGCD”) will lead the construction process with the goal of elevating the 40-year-old course to Del The caliber of Monte Forest's other championship courses. Hanse's guiding principle was to transform Spanish Bay from a 1980s Scottish-style nexus into a modern California coastal masterpiece while preserving the existing development footprint. The renovation will also further enhance the golf course’s environmental status and upgrade its infrastructure for the next generation.
“Working with Pebble Beach Company in such a world-class environment was an opportunity not to be missed for our team,” said Hanse, HGCD President and Chief Designer. “Golfing on the Monterey Peninsula is an unparalleled experience, and we are excited for the opportunity to leave our mark on one of the most spectacular backdrops in the world.
“Our portfolio includes the highly regarded courses Ladera and Lake Merced (winners of the 2023 Best New Private Course and Best Transformed Course awards, respectively), as well as Los Angeles CC (North), Ohoopee Match Club, PGA Frisco (East), and many other projects, HGCD brings a proven track record to North America’s No. 1 golf resort.
“This initiative is focused on further enhancing the golf experience at Pebble Beach Resort,” added David Stivers, CEO of Pebble Beach Company. “Working with Gil, Jim and their team gives us confidence that Spanish Bay will become a 'must-play course' like no other.”
The scope of the project also includes rebuilding the iconic Spanish Bay Boardwalk, which was damaged during recent storms. The boardwalk provides public coastal access and stunning views between the golf course and beach. The program will launch in spring 2025.
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More information about these projects will be shared on Pebble Beach’s website and social channels throughout the process. For general information about Pebble Beach Resort, visit www.pebblebeach.com or follow Pebble Beach on Facebook and Instagram. Pebble Beach Resorts®, including The Lodge at Pebble Beach™, The Inn at Spain™ and Casa Palmero®. The company also operates five renowned golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links®, Spyglass Hill® Golf Links, Spanish Bay Golf Links™, Del Monte™ Golf Links and The Hay. Other notable properties include the scenic 17-Mile Drive®, The Spa at Pebble Beach™ and the Pebble Beach Golf Academy™. It annually hosts major events such as the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance®, Pebble Beach Food & Wine, TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational and the PURE Insurance Championship, which impacts the first tee. As the future site of the 2027, 2032, 2037 and 2044 U.S. Opens and the 2035, 2040 and 2048 U.S. Women’s Opens, Pebble Beach Golf Links® has hosted six U.S. Opens, Five U.S. Amateurs, a PGA Championship, a U.S. Women's Open and many others. For reservations or more information, call 800-654-9300 or visit pebblebeach.com.
About Hansa Golf Course Design
We are a small company intentionally built to design, restore and renovate golf courses rather than just leaving them on the drawing board. Hanse Golf Course Design was founded in 1993 by founder Gil Hanse and joined in 1995 by partner Jim Wagner. Stadium status.
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